May 23, 2018
Luminarias (Farolitos)
A luminaria (or farolito) is a small paper lantern - commonly a candle set in some sand inside a paper bag - used for decoration in the southwest United States…
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Explorations into the dirt roads & enchanted byways that are the state of New Mexico
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Dust On The Lens's Religious Posts
March 31, 2018
Our Lady of Sorrows Mural …
Down the street from the Nuestra Senora de los Dolores church is this shed. The owner of the land it is on was very gracious and friendly and talked for a bit.…
March 11, 2018
Monastery of Christ in the Desert Abiquiu, NM
Off NM-84 in Abiquiu, not far from Georgia O'Keefe's Ghost Ranch, is Forest Road 151. It wanders along the Chama River, and ends at a place that is quite…
March 09, 2018
New Mexico Crosses
We see many crosses in our travels. As the roots of Christian faith run deep in New Mexico, this is hardly surprising. In addition to symbolizing Christ…
Jan. 29, 2018
Cemetery Cross at Moonrise Vaughn, NM
We enjoy the evocative beauty of cemeteries. This shot was taken in August 2017 in Vaughn at sunset, while the full moon slowly rose in the distance. Summer…